International Maritime Organization (IMO)

United Kingdom · Association & NGO, Marine Transportation

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO; French: Organisation maritime internationale; Spanish: Organización Marítima Internacional) is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. The IMO was established following agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948 and the IMO came into existence ten years later, meeting for the first time in 17 March 1958. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, IMO currently has 175 Member States and three Associate Members.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 04/12/2023Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

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Decision date 01/12/2023 · Reference ↗

Russia has not been included in the renewed composition of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the UN agency dealing with shipping safety issues.

Status history since 2022

03/08/2026 — suspended · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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